2012-13 season
This was Vinny Del Negro’s third and final year as coach of the LA Clippers. A simpler time. The team won their first division title in the history of the franchise. But, come playoff time and they had a quick first round exit courtesy of the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Clips beat the Washington Wizards 94-87 on Jan 19, 2013. Chris Paul, just returning from a bruised kneecap, had 22 points and 11 assists; just another day in the office for him. Blake had 17 points,11 rebounds, and three assists.
Starters Caron Butler and Willie Green combined for a meek 11 points. CP3’s protegé Eric Bledsoe had 11 off the bench, along with veterans Lamar Odom who grabbed 10 boards, and Grant Hill who scored 6 points. Ronny Turiaf, AKA the “Turiaf Tornado” played five minutes and had zero points. Clutch shooting ultimately gave the Clippers the advantage, leading to a 32-9 record.